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The missing or altered X chromosome of Turner syndrome causes errors during fetal development and other developmental problems after birth â short stature, ovarian failure and learning disabilities. Physical characteristics and health complications that arise from the chromosomal error vary greatly.
Human conditions due to monosomy: 1  Turner syndrome â Women with Turner syndrome typically have one X chromosome instead of the usual two sex chromosomes. 2  Turner syndrome is the only full monosomy that is seen in humansâall other cases of full monosomy are lethal and the individual will not survive development. Turner syndrome â Women with Turner syndrome typically have one X chromosome instead of the usual two sex chromosomes. 2  Turner syndrome is the only full monosomy that is seen in humansâall other cases of full monosomy are lethal and the individual will not survive development.